Sauerkraut In A Bottle

Total Time: 1008 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1008 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 quart shredded cabbage
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
• boiling water

Recipe

• 1 1. quarter, core, and shred cabbage (may be done with food processor).
• 2 2. pack into sterilized quart jars by tamping down with a fork (i use tongs) and leave 1 inch headspace.
• 3 3. add 2 tsp salt and 3 tsp cider vinegar to each jar.
• 4 4. cover with boiling water to within 1/2 an inch of the rim, pouring slowly and working air bubbles out with a fork.
• 5 5. cover with standard self-sealing lids (snap lids).
• 6 6. apply bands firmly.
• 7 7. turn upside down on a tea towel for a day. check seals after 24 hours.
• 8 8. store in a cool, dark place and let cure for 6 weeks.
• 9 9. note: 2 heads cabbage will make about 6 1/2 quarts.